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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,161 and 933,257

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,161 and 933,257 is: 2,048,561.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,161 : 933,257 = 933,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,161/933,257 = 933,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,161x = 933,257 × 933,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,161x = 870,968,628,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,968,628,049/425,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048,561.90

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